IHD 2023 Applications: Universidade Católica opens 2nd edition of research projects for the common good
Applications for the 2nd year of the Post-doctoral Programme in Integral Human Development (IHD) of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), with the support of Porticus, are open until November 29th. Young researchers from all scientific areas can apply for eight research grants, which seeks to support projects focusing on the most vulnerable dimensions of Portuguese society.
In addition to funding projects, Universidade Católica trains researchers prepares researchers to be leaders for the common good, with a vision for the future in Portuguese society. Isabel Capeloa Gil, Rector of UCP, highlights the transformative nature of the programme: "This UCP initiative, in partnership with Porticus, aims to be a "programme of mission, of encounter and of journey".
The application to be submitted focuses on the theme "Peripheries of Humanity", and must draw on public policy data and employ experimental pilot projects in social, cultural, educational, or other dimensions that are able to translate the key messages of Integral Human Development and how it brings new light to critical issues for the development of Portuguese society. Rita Valadas, President of Caritas and member of the evaluation committee for the applications, points out the centrality of the theme: "They are not geographical peripheries, they are right in the center of the cities, invisible".
The Programme intends to attract younger researchers and offer them the opportunity to lead a research project, with a strong interventional character, being these two major goals of the programme: empowering young people and transforming society.
The researchers are provided with a monthly stipend, for a maximum period of two years, with additional research support, travel, and family allowances for researchers with children. These humanistic values are present in all aspects of the curriculum, as stated by the Programme Coordinator and Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Peter Hanenberg: "This is the first Post-Doctoral programme in Portugal that is, more than a fellowship, a true Programme".
Discover all the information about the programme and the applications here: